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by Mike Garafolo, USA TODAY Sports

by Mike Garafolo, USA TODAY Sports

Kyle Love recently received a dose of bad news when he was diagnosed with Type-2 diabetes.

Wednesday, he was dealt another blow when the starting defensive tackle was informed by the New England Patriots he was being waived with a non-football-injury designation, according to Love's agent, Richard Kopelman of KLASS Sports.

Love, who started 11 games last season, was set to make $750,000 in base salary and has escalators on top of that figure. Klass said he expects Love to clear waivers, at which point he'd be available to sign with a team at the veteran minimum of $630,000.

Kopelman said Love recently lost 20 pounds, including plenty of muscle mass, but Love has already been assured by doctors he'll be able to keep his condition in check with medication and a proper diet.

Love has resumed working out and got a weight-lifting session in Wednesday.

"He's disappointed but he told me this is just a minor blip he's expecting to overcome," Kopelman said. "He's a great guy with a wife and a baby he's supporting. The goal is to get back healthy, play for a new team and set himself up for a big contract next season."

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler has Type-1 diabetes and has been able to play with the condition. Kopelman said he has taken solace in the fact Cutler has been able to remain healthy over his career.

An undrafted free agent in 2010, Love has 4½ sacks over the past two seasons. He hasn't missed a game over that time period and has made 25 starts.